ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Reports circulating about a sudden spike in HIV cases in Islamabad Capital Territory have been dismissed as misleading. Authorities clarified that the cited figure of 618 cases represents a cumulative total recorded over the past 15 months and not a recent outbreak. The government stressed that the trend in the monthly registration
HIV cases in Islamabad not a recent spike, say authorities Read More »
MIRPUR, AJK (Kashmir English): Under the spirit of capacity building of the medical crew, Surgical Week has started at the Divisional Headquarters Teaching Hospital Mirpur. The initiative will enhance the capabilities of the staff and promoting modern surgery not only in the Divisional Headquarters Teaching Hospital Mirpur but also in the entire region. The
‘Surgical Week’ continues at Mirpur Teaching Hospital Read More »
MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has decided to make ad-hoc appointments to 246 posts of various categories in the Department of Public Health. Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Raja Faisal Mumtaz Rathore, and Minister of Public Health of the Azad Government of the State of Jammu and
AJK govt decides to fill posts in health sector Read More »
FORWARD KAHUTA (Kashmir English): Muslim Hands, in collaboration with the Health Department of Azad Kashmir, organized a mobile free medical camp in Tungairi where over 200 patients were provided with quality and free medical facilities. Experienced doctors and trained medical staff provided services in a highly professional manner, ensuring OPD examination and detailed check-up,
Free medical camp organised in Haveli District, AJK Read More »
ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan will launch the second countrywide anti-polio campaign of 2026 on April 13 (Monday) that will continue till April 19. An inauguration ceremony for the April 2026 National Immunization Days (NID) Polio Campaign was held at Mohra Sharif Astana, marking the start of synchronized activities for Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Another major
Pakistan launches second countrywide anti-polio campaign on Monday Read More »
FORWARD KAHUTA, AJK (Kashmir English): Muslim Hands, in collaboration with the Health Department of Azad Kashmir, organised a mobile free medical camp in Gugdar, Haveli District, Azad Kashmir. Muslim Hands is organizing 10 free mobile medical camps in Haveli District during April, with the aim of providing free medical facilities to people in remote
Muslim Hands organises free medical camp in Haveli District Read More »
MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Muzaffarabad administration has announced strict action against substandard, and expired medicines in the market. An important meeting of distributors, wholesalers of medicines and allied materials in Muzaffarabad was held at the District Health Office. District Health Officer Muzaffarabad Dr. Nauman Manzoor Butt chaired the meeting. Deputy Drug Controller Muzaffarabad Raja Liaquat
Muzaffarabad admin announces strict action against substandard, expired medicines Read More »
MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): MB Food (Mani Brothers) snacks, and spices of Shameem Liaqat Foods & Beverages have been declared substandard and unfit for human consumption. The Food Authority has seized the goods, imposed heavy fines on both companies, and ordered the destruction of existing stock in the market. According to details, the Azad Jammu
Snacks, spices of two companies declared substandard in Azad Kashmir Read More »
ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Adding extra salt to your meals might do more than hurt your heart—it could affect your mood, too, according to a new study. The study indicates that frequently reaching for the salt shaker is linked to a significantly higher risk of depression. The finding adds a mental health dimension to long-standing
Excessive salt intake increases depression risk by 26% Read More »
LONDON (Kashmir English): A new study has warned that people should not fully rely on artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT for medical advice as it could ruin their health. The study has warned that people should exercise caution when seeking health-related guidance from AI platforms. According to a report, more than 230
ChatGPT medical advice “dangerous,” new Oxford study warns Read More »
